Events

Talk: Discovering Gloves
Join our resident dress historian Andrea Newell for a talk and Q&A about the making of gloves, the materials used and the purpose they were used for. She will focus on the glove collection that we hold...

Exhibition: Posters
Exhibition: Posters (14 September – 5 October) As part of Helston Makes It!, this exhibition showcases a selection of posters from our collection that are rarely seen on display.We will also be screening the new Cornish Life Stories video,...

Festival: Helston Makes It!
Join us with all the family and have a go at a range of activities that celebrate the museums collection. Poster Pop Up is our fun craft activity inspired by our fabulous poster collection. We will be experimenting...
Tinners’ Festival: Ancient Jewellery Making
Come join us at The Old Chapel for a hands-on workshop with renowned silversmith Anna Pope. Learn about casting using mould making from kinetic sand and molten pewter to create your own unique piece to take home....

Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day (21 September, 11am-3pm) Join us with all the family and have a go at a range of FREE activities that celebrate the museums collection. Poster Pop Up is our fun craft activity inspired by our...